Lap moan (minced chicken salad with lime)

Instructions

1. Finely slice the red onion and shallots, then soak them in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow them.
2. Stir-fry the minced chicken in the oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
3. Off the heat, add the fish sauce, sugar and the juice of the limes, then mix.
4. Stir in the drained onion, shallots and chopped mint.
5. Season with pepper and salt, then add the chillies if you like them.
6. Serve lukewarm or cold with lettuce leaves for wrapping.